Yesterday we were told new mothers can do anything. Apparently they can if they have a personal jet and $80,000 of taxpayers money. Any other minister hitching a personal ride to attend a meeting another minister is already attending would be seen as scandalous. But it seems the JA cheer-leading media keep giving her a free pass.Why didnt she go on the same plane as Winston? Because she needed to breast feed for a couple of more days? And that justifies $80k of taxpayers money does it?
She acted like a petulant spoilt brat when she played in Auckland also.Are we supposed to excuse her intolerable behavior because shes a woman? Come on.
The comments here make me very happy. Great to see so many kiwis standing up for free speech, and not just speech which the author thinks is acceptable to his ears. I also find it ironic that the author slams people for using a public platform to express their hate speech but then does exactly the same thing in a national website. This article is far more offensive than some alt-right nutter, so perhaps we should ban the author while were at it?
Good god. How many times does it have to said. The University is funded by the public. A private company can do what it likes, but institutions funded by tax payers should not be making these decisions. On top of that Don Brash is a former governor of the reserve bank and leader of the national party, and a NZ citizen. If you start banning these people from debates then we may as well just give up and admit were a totalitarian state.
Oh please. They treat us with contempt, and play us off against China for their own gains. I wouldnt bother with them, not like they generate any money.
You see, you sum up the problem perfectly. People are quite entitled to believe that diversity is a weakness. Who are you to decide that they are wrong? In fact, one could argue your post is hate speech because you are labeling people as racist with only the fact not everyone likes diversity. That doesnt make them racist anymore than someone supporting a universal income is a communist.
Must be a nightmare to be a solo dad. No support groups, still need to pay child support, govt openly doesnt care, work isnt receptive, cant even change nappies most of the time in public because theyre in the females bathroom.
Sort this out and we could focus on whats important such as listening to the all women commentary team discuss a quick highlights package of the All Blacks game before moving on to the main event, the Black Ferns taking on America.The day the Black Ferns wouldnt lose 200-0 against an NPC team is the day they become the main event. Until then Im not sure what point you are making here.
Its a surface wound that required some stitches, hardly life threatening. He reminds me of all those boomers that sit in traffic in their expensive car....moaning about the traffic.
Reminds me of that Iraqi Information Minister during the gulf war. Nothing to see here, everything is going well. The American infidels are being destroyed as American tanks roll down the street behind him.
As usual we only hear one side of the story. Both my wife and I work in IT and she has never encountered any of this behaviour in the 15 years she has worked in the field. Not saying it doesnt exist, but you make it sound like the norm. (she also earns more than me, and deservedly so)
Kiwis love putting the boot into the Americans, but they have got a lot of stuff right over there. The worst thing NZ has is this silly shell be right and harden up attitude that benefits no one except the elite.
Glenn McConnell: Instead of defending their right to speak, speech champions should start saying something worth hearing.And who gets to decide that something is worth hearing, Glenn? You?
If someone invites you to their house, of course it is ok to park in the driveway. Unless its a shared driveway, then of course it isnt ok. Hardly rocket science. Talk about overthinking something.
Or maybe shes ignoring him? Why should he change? Why is it always the guy that needs to fit in? She can go for a run with him. Why should he have to drink wine with her? He probably hates the stuff.
Depends on the group somewhat. Im the primary caregiver as my wife works longer hours, so I have seen much of this. However some groups are quite welcoming whereas others just dont want to know you at all. Then again, Im devastatingly handsome.
Why do people always go to London? I lived and worked in Bath. I have dual citizenship so was probably a bit easier to do that, but I would encourage everyone to give it a go. The UK is not just London.
Mitchell...poor poor England. Was it in 2002 where he was so lazy he selected 14 Crusaders in the starting ABs team? Unsurprisingly they lost the test. Wlil be a great journey.
Youd be hard pressed to get past level 1 helpdesk in IT without qualifications. Maybe not a bachelor degree but at least a diploma and some industry certs. Level 2 (desktop support) and up....yeah, you need qualifications to even get an interview.
You are comparing the wrong type of event. You should be comparing Mayweather vs some local club boxer with a 3-30 record. That is the equivalent gap between the ABs and the Black Ferns.
No....just not. VDSL does not perform like fibre. It suffers from serious attenuation issues and if you are more than half a km from the exchange your speeds wont even be close to fibre. It also has higher latency.
...because this is a NZ website talking about NZ citizens. That makes them expats to us. They will be immigrants to the people within that country.Its really not that hard.
I have the opposite problem. I try and get a bus to work to pay taxes, but it always full of bratty school kids who catch the bus 1km down the road so they dont have to walk 10 minutes (Epsom Girls, Im looking at you). Im not even kidding. Sometimes the bus stop has about 30 kids when their school is literally 10-15 minutes walk down the road.
Is this a joke? My crappy hybrid prius can drive to Wellington and half way back on a single tank. Sure its about as exciting as watching granny knit but it gets the job done.
I use invisalign which requires a visit to the dentist every month or so. Considering they also do xrays and buttons on your teeth etc to help hold the aligner...no idea how these cheap ones work. Poorly I imagine. Weird thing is $2.5k isnt even that cheap.
English weather is rubbish, I lived there for years and it was horrible (compared to Auckland). You are comparing it to Wellington which has the worst weather in the world. Literally Id rather live in a swamp than Wellington.
If they had invested time in Akira Ioane he would have 20 tests under his belt by now. Perhaps Akira needs to switch to Canterbury, that seems to be an automatic selection these days.
No reason for Jacinda Ardern to stay home from Pacific Forum
Yesterday we were told new mothers can do anything. Apparently they can if they have a personal jet and $80,000 of taxpayers money. Any other minister hitching a personal ride to attend a meeting another minister is already attending would be seen as scandalous. But it seems the JA cheer-leading media keep giving her a free pass.Why didnt she go on the same plane as Winston? Because she needed to breast feed for a couple of more days? And that justifies $80k of taxpayers money does it?
Hana KÅkÅ might have worked with a bit more warning
Cultural Appropriation at its worst.
Long-lived kea die after visit from DOC, long-term carers blame the department for their death
Why would you take blood from birds nearing the end of their lifespan? The entire thing is bizarre.
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
Bigots is the word you are looking for.
Former official: It's Serena Williams who owes an apology to umpire Carlos Ramos
She acted like a petulant spoilt brat when she played in Auckland also.Are we supposed to excuse her intolerable behavior because shes a woman? Come on.
Haka criticism leaves schoolboy rugby team 'emotional wrecks'
Damned if you do, damned if you dont.
Why self-proclaimed 'free speech champions' aren't helping the cause
The comments here make me very happy. Great to see so many kiwis standing up for free speech, and not just speech which the author thinks is acceptable to his ears. I also find it ironic that the author slams people for using a public platform to express their hate speech but then does exactly the same thing in a national website. This article is far more offensive than some alt-right nutter, so perhaps we should ban the author while were at it?
Brad Pitt hits back at Jolie claims: 'I've given her millions'
What a nightmare to be worth hundreds of millions each and still squabbling over child support like a bunch of kids. Feel sorry for their children.
Ombudsman launches investigation into Auckland stadium report complaints
Goff is behaving like the city is his personal Kingdom. Id be looking pretty heavily into his conduct, sic semper tyrannis i say.
Dear Jennifer: I want to watch my man with another man
I would never have sex with another man in a million years. Just not into it.
Prime Minister's office admits mistake over Ardern's economic growth 'hint' claim
This govt is about as transparent as a lump of lead and about half as intelligent as one.
All Blacks upset by Ireland in Dublin arm wrestle
Upset? Anyone who knows anything about rugby knew this was going to go either way. Good game, enjoyed it. See you in the final next year Ireland.
Long-living captive kea loved the pub but was easily distracted by stockings
Why on earth would you mount someones companion of 45 years?? Talk about a lack of respect. What is with DOC lately.
Mother to be deported to New Zealand, leaving 6-year-old daughter in Australia
Good on Australia. I wish us kiwis also deported our dross. Wed probably solve the population crisis in South Auckland for a start.
ANZ warns the threat to activity 'is real' as business confidence stays in the doldrums
Useless PM, useless leadership. The next election cannot come quick enough.
Instead of giving Jacinda Ardern baby advice, let's trust her - and all women - to make their own choices
Well stop bringing it up then. The only ones talking about it are the media.
Students launch petition after being flummoxed by word trivial in NZQA exam
Wow....this is an extremely common word. How the heck do you live 18 years and never once encounter it??
Beauty queen barred from China warns New Zealand should be cautious of closeness
They literally claimed the entire ocean in south east asia and aggressively chase everyone away that tries to use it.
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
Good god. How many times does it have to said. The University is funded by the public. A private company can do what it likes, but institutions funded by tax payers should not be making these decisions. On top of that Don Brash is a former governor of the reserve bank and leader of the national party, and a NZ citizen. If you start banning these people from debates then we may as well just give up and admit were a totalitarian state.
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
It is paid for by the taxpayer, therefore it should be expected to follow the laws of the country not what some do-gooder academic thinks.
No reason for Jacinda Ardern to stay home from Pacific Forum
Oh please. They treat us with contempt, and play us off against China for their own gains. I wouldnt bother with them, not like they generate any money.
My married friend goes out to meet guys but tells her husband she's with me
She doesnt sound like much of a friend or much of a wife.
Inheritance tax good economics, and the politics may be better than they seem
Oh please. Its just another tax on a tax. Envy Tax is a good word for it.
Young and 'healthy' mum gets heart disease warning
So....what was the health problem? Also if you can run 10km then fitness isnt the issue. Most people can barely do 1km without falling over.
Police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha could be replaced, Jacinda Ardern says
This govt is totally useless. Jut lurching from one botch up to another. I see the teachers are all striking tomorrow too.
Chinese owner fights access to NZ farm, says would harm NZ image
Crazy that we sell land to foreign citizens. Most countries outlaw that and for good reason.
Free speech: The freedom to say anything has always also come with consequences
You see, you sum up the problem perfectly. People are quite entitled to believe that diversity is a weakness. Who are you to decide that they are wrong? In fact, one could argue your post is hate speech because you are labeling people as racist with only the fact not everyone likes diversity. That doesnt make them racist anymore than someone supporting a universal income is a communist.
As a working dad, I'm always treated differently to mums
Must be a nightmare to be a solo dad. No support groups, still need to pay child support, govt openly doesnt care, work isnt receptive, cant even change nappies most of the time in public because theyre in the females bathroom.
Emma Keeling: I dream of the day when a sportswoman is debated just like the men
Sort this out and we could focus on whats important such as listening to the all women commentary team discuss a quick highlights package of the All Blacks game before moving on to the main event, the Black Ferns taking on America.The day the Black Ferns wouldnt lose 200-0 against an NPC team is the day they become the main event. Until then Im not sure what point you are making here.
Chelsea Manning granted special direction to apply for visa
So someone with a 35 year jail sentence can get a visa. Good to know.
Wounded man waits as people 'looking for free treatment' clog A&E
Its a surface wound that required some stitches, hardly life threatening. He reminds me of all those boomers that sit in traffic in their expensive car....moaning about the traffic.
Prime Minister's office admits mistake over Ardern's economic growth 'hint' claim
Reminds me of that Iraqi Information Minister during the gulf war. Nothing to see here, everything is going well. The American infidels are being destroyed as American tanks roll down the street behind him.
Prime Minister's office admits mistake over Ardern's economic growth 'hint' claim
Perhaps, but youd expect the PM of the country to know!
Mark Reason: Serena's sexism reflects America's culture of misandry
You literally just proved his point
You can't win when you're a woman working in IT
As usual we only hear one side of the story. Both my wife and I work in IT and she has never encountered any of this behaviour in the 15 years she has worked in the field. Not saying it doesnt exist, but you make it sound like the norm. (she also earns more than me, and deservedly so)
Is the manual gearbox dead? Numbers seem to hint our love affair for stick driving is over
Theyre still rocking manuals in Europe like its 1955.
Trying to house a family of nine in Aucklands rental market
Kiwis love putting the boot into the Americans, but they have got a lot of stuff right over there. The worst thing NZ has is this silly shell be right and harden up attitude that benefits no one except the elite.
Why self-proclaimed 'free speech champions' aren't helping the cause
Glenn McConnell: Instead of defending their right to speak, speech champions should start saying something worth hearing.And who gets to decide that something is worth hearing, Glenn? You?
Getting the Blues: Fan mission to support NZ's Super Rugby strugglers
30 years? Are you a time traveler? They have only existed for 22 years.
Diamond rookie Jamie-Lee Price: the one who wriggled free of the Netball NZ net
So what? She was born in Australia to Australian parents. Perfectly reasonable for her to play there.
Long-lived kea die after visit from DOC, long-term carers blame the department for their death
I see the reason, but the reason is bizarre. Why would you try to re-home birds that are elderly and set in their ways?
Silly car question #40: is it the height of rudeness to park in somebody's driveway?
If someone invites you to their house, of course it is ok to park in the driveway. Unless its a shared driveway, then of course it isnt ok. Hardly rocket science. Talk about overthinking something.
Chinese investors spooked by foreign buyer ban, says website
They could always send their kids to their own universities. Could be something in that....
Dear Jennifer: I'm married to a good guy but I'm bored
Or maybe shes ignoring him? Why should he change? Why is it always the guy that needs to fit in? She can go for a run with him. Why should he have to drink wine with her? He probably hates the stuff.
In 2018, people still think it’s weird I’m a stay-at-home dad
Depends on the group somewhat. Im the primary caregiver as my wife works longer hours, so I have seen much of this. However some groups are quite welcoming whereas others just dont want to know you at all. Then again, Im devastatingly handsome.
The truth about living in London according to Kiwis who live there
Why do people always go to London? I lived and worked in Bath. I have dual citizenship so was probably a bit easier to do that, but I would encourage everyone to give it a go. The UK is not just London.
Nurses' Organisation ordered into facilitation with DHBs ahead of Thursday's strike
More taxes coming up for the long suffering (and shrinking) middle class. Talk about robbing Peter to pay Paul.
World Rugby boss Agustin Pichot sparks outrage by sharing xenophobic squads list
So now theyre offended? They didnt seem offended when they 0ly accused NZ of poaching the pacific. Funny that.
Chinese investors spooked by foreign buyer ban, says website
So is China going to let kiwis buy houses for peanuts over in China? Of course not. So I really couldnt give a stuff what they think.
Former official: It's Serena Williams who owes an apology to umpire Carlos Ramos
Precise and with facts, rather than emotional dirge? Thats correct.
Limits on rent increases and an end to rental bidding as Government reviews rental rules
Really? 10 years? You expect someone to sign a 10 year lease? Youre part of the problem it seems.
Kirstie Allsopp defends flying business class while putting her children in economy
Not when you can literally walk 10 seconds to see them. Theyre 10 and 12, not 1 and 2.
The high-flying jobs you can get with no formal qualification
Or because its not 1? Most of my team is not white. In fact, white people are probably under represented in IT in Auckland.
Stuart Barnes' scathing take on John Mitchell's England job
Mitchell...poor poor England. Was it in 2002 where he was so lazy he selected 14 Crusaders in the starting ABs team? Unsurprisingly they lost the test. Wlil be a great journey.
The high-flying jobs you can get with no formal qualification
Youd be hard pressed to get past level 1 helpdesk in IT without qualifications. Maybe not a bachelor degree but at least a diploma and some industry certs. Level 2 (desktop support) and up....yeah, you need qualifications to even get an interview.
World Rugby warns teams and fans to cover tattoos at Japan 2019 RWC
It is their country, you respect their customs. Something visitors to western countries could also learn.
NZ expected to buy maritime surveillance aircraft with submarine hunting tech
Governments shouldnt be building houses. Also these aircraft are 50 years old, they should have bee replaced 20 years ago.
Emma Keeling: I dream of the day when a sportswoman is debated just like the men
You are comparing the wrong type of event. You should be comparing Mayweather vs some local club boxer with a 3-30 record. That is the equivalent gap between the ABs and the Black Ferns.
$35K to install fibre in Auckland suburb just 15 minutes from business centre
No....just not. VDSL does not perform like fibre. It suffers from serious attenuation issues and if you are more than half a km from the exchange your speeds wont even be close to fibre. It also has higher latency.
Niko Jones helps St Peter's overturn deficit to win national schools rugby title
Wow he looks like his dad.Hope he plays like him!
Removing MÄori seats too divisive, Bridges says
No hes not. Hes an elected MP, he won his electorate.
Grim findings in China survey
I was born here. That means Im not an immigrant. Not sure what you are on about.
Don't blame the kids: older drivers are more likely to drive distracted
1979 is that weird year where youre either a very young gen x or a crusty old millennial. I am born in the same year, Ive been called both.
Karl Tu'inukuafe chose Blues over Chiefs and Highlanders after fairytale season
Good to see an Auckland boy coming back. Should aim for Kieran Read while we are at it.
The high-flying jobs you can get with no formal qualification
Im pretty certain the average random person cant just pick up network troubleshooting skills without a knowledge on how networks work.
Serena Williams drops asking price of her Bel Air home amid tennis controversy
If she doesnt get her asking price, she can always blame it on sexism.
Timaru looks to Auckland to tackle labour shortage
And people wonder why Aucklanders dont want to move to Timaru. Theyd probably get chased out of town going by some of the comments here.
AM Show shatters Clarke Gayford's deck dreams in Jacinda Ardern interview
Dont forget to destroy the universities by making the first year free which is already seeing them losing money.
Auckland Mayor orders urgent scooter safety probe after councillor almost hit
Ah I see, so it only matters when one of his own is almost taken out.
"Do Kiwis really get a $32K pay rise by moving overseas?
...because this is a NZ website talking about NZ citizens. That makes them expats to us. They will be immigrants to the people within that country.Its really not that hard.
New Auckland bus network a 'nightmare' for school children
I have the opposite problem. I try and get a bus to work to pay taxes, but it always full of bratty school kids who catch the bus 1km down the road so they dont have to walk 10 minutes (Epsom Girls, Im looking at you). Im not even kidding. Sometimes the bus stop has about 30 kids when their school is literally 10-15 minutes walk down the road.
HBO green lights Game of Thrones prequel
I think it will be very interesting to see the world and politics many centuries earlier.
The changing face of Queen St: what it once was, and where it is going
Newmarket is a better shopping area than Queen Street
Can you drive an EV from Auckland to Wellington in one day stress-free?
Is this a joke? My crappy hybrid prius can drive to Wellington and half way back on a single tank. Sure its about as exciting as watching granny knit but it gets the job done.
NZ under-20s women's footballer not allowed to play in school's top boys team
So if a boy wants to play in the girls team?
The truth about living in London according to Kiwis who live there
Not sure why are you are getting thumbed down. You are correct. The UK is like living in a sardine can. Drives you mad after awhile.
DIY dentistry: industry booming in Australia but experts warn of dangers
I use invisalign which requires a visit to the dentist every month or so. Considering they also do xrays and buttons on your teeth etc to help hold the aligner...no idea how these cheap ones work. Poorly I imagine. Weird thing is $2.5k isnt even that cheap.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern appears on Today show
Having a baby and working isnt a big dealThen literally spends half her term talking on TV about it. Make up your mind....
Google pays tribute to PM Jacinda Ardern's baby
A public holiday because the PM gave birth. Are you serious?
England’s long, hot, dry summer is on track to break records
English weather is rubbish, I lived there for years and it was horrible (compared to Auckland). You are comparing it to Wellington which has the worst weather in the world. Literally Id rather live in a swamp than Wellington.
"NZ's luckiest woman? Aucklander wins lotto jackpot twice in just months",
Those odds are wrong by the way.
The Aussies have chopped Coke Zero - how long before we do?
Stevia is ok but it is not fizzy enough. Tastes half flat out of the bottle.
Where do New Zealanders want to work?
University of Auckland not on the list either. Theyre too busy firing their staff.
Taika Waititi helps award Venice Film Festival prize to Alfonso Cuaron's Roma
I think we are all sick of him.
Mark Reason: The four moments that should end Kieran Reads captaincy
If they had invested time in Akira Ioane he would have 20 tests under his belt by now. Perhaps Akira needs to switch to Canterbury, that seems to be an automatic selection these days.
Racial abuse alleged as Auckland Football launch investigation after game abandoned
You got that right. We call the shots and dont you forget it